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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.14, 1,049.65 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.14, 1,049.65 and 524.71 is: 723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.14 : 1,049.65 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.14/1,049.65 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.14x = 1,049.65 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.14x = 550,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,757.92/761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.60

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